154 Shipyard Rd, Camden, NC 27921

Milford. Built in 1746, is the oldest 2 story brick house in North Carolina. Now sitting on nearly 8 acres of rural land. 2 acres of which are a buildable lot. Meaning, you could build another house on the property. The home sits next to a 55 acre farm with restrictive covenants that prohibit development. A crossed the street is a 700-acre wildlife refuge, which also has covenants restricting development. You will never have any new neighbors encroaching on your privacy. Relax in the summer evening and listen to the creatures of the swamp come to life. Watch as black bears and deer walk through your yard. Amongst the peaceful atmosphere sits on a hill, this relic of American history. To read more about the architectural history of the house, search Milford Camden Wikipedia. The value of the property is not simply intrinsic to its history and its unique architecture; the home is adapted for modern living. A newly remodeled kitchen featuring Italian marble, handmade copper accents, pine wood ceiling, rustic post, and premium appliances. A coffee station for the mornings and a bar with wine rack for the evenings. The first-floor features real brick flooring throughout. An open floor plan that is ideally suited for large family gatherings. The first floor has a private ensuite featuring a library with custom walnut cabinets, shelves and walls. The primary bathroom is newly remodeled and features a jetted tub, separate water closet, large walk-in closet and a utility area with a washer and dryer. The newly remodeled second floor features 2 bedrooms with a Jack & Jill split. The 3rd floor attic showcases some of the best surviving, 18th century random width, wide plank flooring. You can see the hand hewed rafters and tumbled brick walls. The attic features 2 heated rooms ideal for hobby space or guest. Also on the property, is a 24x36 detached garage that is climate controlled with a full bath, kitchen and wood stove, perfectly suited for the ideal mancave. Across the field is a 2 story barn with plenty of room for lawn equipment and more. In the old horse pasture, you find a whimsical pirate ship playset to keep the kids entertained. There's a tractor shelter, an RV shelter and a hip roof pavilion to use as a carport or picnic area. The house has a dual heat system with multiple zones. 3 zones of ducted heat & air conditioning and 4 zones of hydronic radiant heat powered by a new and energy efficient boiler that also serves as a tankless water heater. The home is a one of a kind, in a very desirable area. Private rural living just 5 minutes from the public schools, shopping & dinning. 15 minutes from town. 1 hour to Norfolk Va. and 1 hour to the Outer Banks. The property was placed on the national historic register in 1974 and has covenants protecting only the components of the house that are original to its 18th century build date. Any additions or alterations which were added later are not restricted to change by covenants, so there is plenty of freedom to customize the home to suit your needs.
The seller is offering a 3% commission to realtors; however, the seller is not interested in listing with a realtor under contract.